Sr. Financial Analyst- Global Logistics

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Your Role on Our Team As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will have complete ownership of all financial activities associated with Distribution at Milwaukee Tool. At the same time, you will have an integral role in the development of the long-term distribution strategy in Olive Branch as well as any future system enhancements. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that can operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance. This position is open to either being onsite in Menomonee Falls, WI or Olive Branch, MS. This role is not eligible for any kind of sponsorship

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting; Distribution experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization (written, verbal, presentation, and listening).
Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Able to summarize from large data sets
Self-motivated.
Ability to work well on diverse, cross-functional teams.
Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Travel to the Distribution Network in Mississippi required monthly.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, support, and guidance for all aspects of Distribution.
Provide financial oversight and analysis for the distribution network, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
Partner with senior Distribution leadership and building leaders to solidify and track relevant KPI’s on a consistent basis.
Identify root cause of monthly financial variances, communicate actuals and forecast, with accompanying "stories" to the Financial and Operational leadership teams.
Demonstrate a commitment to the process of continuous improvement.
Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
Easily adapts to changing needs of finance and operational departments, and able to create meaningful ad hoc "what-if" financial analysis.